Housewife Pillow Cases

Plain pillow cases, known as housewife pillow cases, are very easy to make. They are cut in one piece from across the width of the fabric, although plain fabrics and those with nondescript patterns can be railroaded (turned through 90 degrees) if they are not wide enough. The fabric is hemmed at each side, folded and stitched with an overlapping flap at the back to hold the pillow in place.